North Fort Myers High School - Lance Yearbook (North Fort Myers, FL)

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Sparkle of the Knight The section of the band that receives a tremendous amount of special attention, regardless of where they perform, are the majorettes. Although they do not play in- struments while performing with the mar- ching band, this does not mean they are not talented musicians. One of the re- quirements of becoming a majorette is to first become a member of the marching or symphonic band based on your musical ability. Throughout the summer the majorettes work to design their uniforms and to perfect the baton routines they will use throughout the year. When school begins, their work is doubled by the required daily rehearsals with the band and as a fully coordinated corps. Even then practice does not end. They must stand for hours in front of a mirror perfecting their routines and personal showmanship. Maj orette sponsor, Ms. Andrea Getzlaff, and majorette captain, Christine Gartner, are continually on the go coping with foot- ball game performances and marching contests. It's a full-time job just making sure Capes, top hats, and the flaming batons are ready for every performance. Though serving on a Maj orette Corps re- quires hours of hard work and dedication, not one of our Red Knight maj orettes would dream of missing the experience. All those blisters and bruises are worth the applause of the crowd and the personal satisfaction of knowing you add sparkle to the Marching Red Knights. I pf'-1 Z 1 - Susan Marks stands proud during a half- time show. 2 - jennifer Maxey, Stephanie Dodd, and Denise Morgan lead the Homecom- ing Parade with style. 3 - With top hat and white boots, Kim Bitter proves every maj orette possesses charm and beauty. 4 - 1981 Ma- jorette Corps and Drum Major: Kneeling - Kim Bitter, Susan Marks, Stephanie Dodd. Standing - Denise Morgan, Capt. Christine Gartner, Drum Major jeff Hayworth, jennifer Maxey, Nicole Harmon. 58 f Organizations 4 lin1

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1 - Drum Major Ieff Hayworth stands at attention. 2 - Band members respond to North's gain during the football game. 3 - Spirited notes radiate from Darlene Williams' trumpet during the half-time show. r 1 lww 3 Organizations X 57

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1 - 1981-82 Flag Corps: IL to Rl - Brenda Takach, Lori Pastrick, Sandy Thayer, Barb Mueller, Carolyn Dickerson, Rose Reid, Tonya Lust, Cindy Summerall, Tara Maxey, Iodie Reigle, Tony Ponte, Toni DeVito, Christy Bor- ing, Laura Davis, Iulie Britton, Karen Putmon, Dayna Cobb. Z - The Flag Corps stands pro- udly on the field following their Homecoming performance. 3 - Toni DeVito shows her en- thusiasm for the Flag Corps and the routine she is executing. 3 - Iodi Reigle and Iulie Britton practice in step with the rest of the corps. A Flash of Class What's new with the band? Well this year the Marching Knights added a flashy new auxiliary unit, the Flag Corps. These young ladies faithfully appeared on the field in their snappy red, white, and black uniforms with rippling red and white flags. This being their first year, it was a real challenge to learn the routines, but by the end of the football season they looked as though they had been performing for years. The Flag Corps' numerous se- quences of front spins, butterflies, and rowboats might look simple, but in actuali- ty took countless hours to perfect. The seventeen girls worked during second period and after school daily on their part in the show. Getting the Flag Corps started was a ma- jor undertaking for Mr. Keith Stark, Band Director and Ms. Andrea Getzlaff, their sponsor. Uniforms had to be designed, made, and fitted, hats ordered, and flags constructed. Then the girls had to learn to march in correct cadence with the band. Routines were created by different groups within the Corps. These would then be taught to the rest of the Corps, and altered and perfected until everyone was satisfied with the finished product. lust prior to all performances, excite- ment and nervousness raced through the Corps as girls attempted to locate their per- sonal boots, hats, and flags. By the time they had passed inspection under the meticulous eyes of the Drum Major, Mr. Stark, and Ms. Getzlaff and were ready to march on the field, the calmness of the professionals they had become, took over. At the end of their performance the sound of applause could be heard and a smile ap- peared, even though smiling wasn't allowed. Organizatio nsf59